Lawmakers seek firmer stance against drilling off Georgia
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - A bipartisan group of Georgia lawmakers wants the state legislature to formally denounce President Donald Trump's plan to expand oil drilling into waters off its coast.
Newspaper: Officer's killer was extremely anti-government
ATLANTA (AP) - A newspaper reports that a man suspected of killing a police officer before dying in a shootout with authorities in Georgia held anti-government views.
Suspect in Chattanooga shooting crashes in East Ridge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A man is behind bars charged with attempted murder in a Sunday morning on South Seminole Drive in Chattanooga. East Ridge Police say that the suspect of that shooting crashed into a home on South Seminole Drive but…
Paint Party held at Eastdale YFD Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -The Wilcox Tunnel mural is one step closer to being completed. A paint party was hosted at the Eastdale Youth and Family Development Center on Saturday. District 9 councilwoman Coonrad posted this video to her Facebook page.…
Dozens plunge into cold water raising money for Special Olympics
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Polar Plunge for Special Olympics was held today across the country, as well as here in Chattanooga. This is just one of the fundraising efforts for the more than 16,000 Special Olympics athletes. The Polar Plunge…
Church Safety and Security Summit held in Dade County
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Trenton United Methodist in Dade County hosted a church security and safety summit today. Dade First-Family Connection, The Trenton City Police Department and Dade County Sheriff's Office also helped with this event. They focused on many different…
Principal suspended after misconduct allegations involving a student in Cherokee Co.
CHEROKEE COUNTY, NC. - Cherokee County Schools posted to Facebook Saturday that they received multiple requests for information about the suspension of a principal for reports of misconduct. Cherokee County Schools suspended Thomas Graham from school duties as principal at Murphy…
No cars allowed: Georgia considers highway just for trucks
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia transportation officials are exploring the idea of a separate highway for trucks only.
Georgia town shaken after officer killed, deputies wounded
LOCUST GROVE, Ga. (AP) - The killing of a police officer and wounding of two deputies in a sudden, unexpected burst of gunfire has left a Georgia town in shock.
Police Respond to Rape on Baldwin Street
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Late Friday evening, Chattanooga Police responded to a rape near the 1000 block of Baldwin Street. Upon arrival, officers made contact with witnesses who identified the female victim who was unresponsive. The victim was transported by…
Circle K Robbed in Ringgold
Ringgold, GA (WDEF) - Early Saturday morning, the "Circle K" at Smitherman Road and Battlefield Parkway in Ringgold was robbed at gunpoint. Seen on video surveillance, the suspect revealed a semi-automatic pistol and demanded money from the convenience store clerk.…
Crews sanitize schools to fight flu while students are out
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - By late Friday afternoon, cleaning crews had sanitized around sixty Hamilton County Schools after what's been an all day affair of wiping, spraying, and deep cleaning the schools. "They've been really working hard today trying…
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - February 9, 2018
Anyone looking for Valentine's date ideas can always head to Ruby Falls this weekend for Romance at Ruby.
Statewide Women's Policy Conference held in Chattanooga
Women from across Tennessee learned about legislation affecting their lives at the Statewide Women's Policy Conference.
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Opioid Summit discusses how to beat the crisis
Thousands of Tennesseans are dying each year from opioid overdoses. It's enough of a crisis that lawmakers and law enforcement agencies are straining to deal with the illegal use of the drug..without hurting those who need pain relief. News 12's…
Father of Gerber Spokesbaby talks about winning the prize
DALTON (WDEF) - You've probably seen his face on social media and even on national television, but little Lucas Warren is making the rounds as the new Gerber baby. The 18 month old baby from Dalton, Georgia now holds the…
House fire in Ooltewah
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department has been fighting a house fire for most of the afternoon. It happened before 3:30 PM at 6410 Ooltewah/Georgetown Road. When firefighters got there, 35% of the home was on fire. The…
Can you break open two unsolved murders in Chattanooga?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga's Violent Crimes Bureau has gotten new information on a pair of old murders. Now they hope you can solve these chilly (if not quite cold) cases. They need witnesses. And they have provided new photos of…
Authorities: Officer, suspect dead in shooting near Atlanta
By JEFF MARTIN Associated Press LOCUST GROVE, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say one officer has died and two deputies were critically wounded in a shooting that also left a suspect dead south of Atlanta. Henry County Sheriff Keith McBrayer made…
Whitwell Library Director Indicted for Theft
“This investigation has revealed many deficiencies in the operations of the Orena Humphreys Library,”
Wife charged with murdering husband
SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - Last September, it looked like a burglar shot Eddie Lanham to death. His wife discovered the body of the 75 year old man in their home after returning home. But investigators didn't buy it. They first…
First Responder Salutes K9 Officers
First Responder Features Two K9 officers with Hamilton County Sheriff's Dept.
TN state lawmakers looking to put the brakes on emissions tests
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - You pull in and wait while your vehicle gets checked out for smog, pay a nine dollar fee, then are given test results. And, if you pass then you can renew your vehicle registration. A…